2027 election: Ogun monarch backs former president’s daughter, says she has right to contest for governorship
Naija News • Feb 22
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo’s ambition to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship has drawn attention after a private visit to the palace of Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom
The monarch affirmed that her bid is a constitutional right and praised her professional and political pedigree
He also urged greater inclusion of women in leadership, citing Ogun’s history of producing accomplished female figures
The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has stated that Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, is constitutionally entitled to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state.
Speaking with journalists on February 20 after hosting Obasanjo during what he described as a private visi...